Comparison of decay resistance of wood and wood-polymer composite prepared by in-situ polymerization of monomers

► Two functional monomers are first used to treat wood for the improvement of wood decay resistance. ► The resulting polymer grafts onto wood matrix and fill up wood cell lumen. ► SEM and FTIR characterizations prove the chemical reaction between wood substance and monomers. ► The test results indicate the remarkable improvement of decay resistance of wood.